4/29/2013 |
Ubaldo arrives at victory lane against RoyalsRight-hander Ubaldo Jimenez turned in his strongest outing of the season, firing seven scoreless innings, while Ryan Raburn belted two homers in Monday night's 9-0 win over the Royals to give the Indians a split of the four-game set.

4/29/2013 |
Stiff neck puts Wright on bench for openerDavid Wright was out of the lineup in Monday's series opener against the Marlins with what manager Terry Collins called "a real stiff neck," but as the Mets descended into extra innings, Wright grabbed a bat for a pinch-hit appearance in the 13th.

4/29/2013 |
Cardinals add Maness to bullpenThe Cardinals' problematic bullpen got a fresh face on Monday, as right-hander Seth Maness was in uniform (No. 61) for the start of the club's series against the Reds.

4/29/2013 |
Pirates' Martin slugs way to NL weekly honorPirates catcher Russell Martin was named the National League Player of the Week for the first time in his career Monday, one day after helping lead his club to the top spot in the NL Central.

4/29/2013 |
No pain for Cueto after bullpen sessionJohnny Cueto, on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right lat, threw a 45-pitch bullpen session on Monday. It was his second time working off a mound since going on the DL.

4/29/2013 |
Easy being Green: Sac fly lifts Miami in 15A wild and painful night ended in elation as Nick Green's sacrifice fly in the 15th inning lifted the Marlins to a 4-3 win over the Mets on Monday at Marlins Park.

4/29/2013 |
Donaldson earns first Player of Week AwardFollowing a week full of doubles and driving in runs, Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson on Monday was rewarded with his first career American League Player of the Week honors.

4/29/2013 |
NJ prep teams banned from state tourney after brawlA controversial on-field play escalated into a benches-clearing incident at a New Jersey high school baseball game over the weekend, leaving more than 30 players ejected and both teams automatically disqualified from the state tournament.

4/29/2013 |
Nieves' attitude resonates with pitching staffJuan Nieves has helped turn around a pitching staff that ranked 27th in the Majors last season with a 4.70 ERA. Through Sunday, the Red Sox ranked seventh with a 3.39 ERA, as they owned the best record in the Majors at 18-7.

4/29/2013 |
Like with Jackie, another big moment for sportsJason Collins' coming out was a big deal. Because as was the case when Jackie Robinson broke into the big leagues, professional sports offered a sign of societal progress. And this particular sign was long, long overdue.

4/29/2013 |
Getting late pretty early for Blue JaysThough it's only the first month of the baseball season, the Blue Jays really need to start getting it going, beginning with their series against the Red Sox.

4/29/2013 |
Through highs and lows, Dunn remains calmAdam Dunn's tenure with the White Sox has been marked by more low points than at any other time during his career, but those on-field struggles have yet to change his easy demeanor or lessen his value in the clubhouse.

4/29/2013 |
Adams' powerful bat will impact gamesWhen healthy once again, Matt Adams will likely take his place as a role player for St. Louis. However, he has the type of powerful bat that will impact the outcome of games.

4/29/2013 |
Ramos returns from DL, but sits for openerThe Nationals like what they see when Wilson Ramos is in the lineup. They're about to get another look, although they'll probably have to wait another 24 hours.

4/29/2013 |
Chipper watches video with buddy LaRocheThe thought of Chipper Jones' retirement at the end of the 2012 season probably gave the Nats a feeling of relief, just knowing they wouldn't have to see him ever again when they go to Turner Field. After Monday afternoon, the Nats and their faithful may need to reconsider.

4/29/2013 |
Davey expects Werth to rest ailing groin, shinWith concern centering around Stephen Strasburg following Monday's 3-2 loss to the Braves, the offense also may not have come out unscathed. Right fielder Jayson Werth, the team's second-leading home run hitter and run producer, injured his groin and his left shin.

4/29/2013 |
Heyward still feeling effects of appendectomyJason Heyward returned to Turner Field on Monday feeling sore, fatigued and fortunate that members of the Braves medical staff took him to a Denver hospital last week before his appendix burst.

4/29/2013 |
Strasburg's health a concern after loss to BravesMonday night was uncomfortable for the Nationals. Starter Stephen Strasburg pretty much looked and pitched that way his entire six innings. Manager Davey Johnson looked and spoke that way afterward about the game, a 3-2 Washington loss, and his ace, who maintained he was fine.

4/29/2013 |
Red Sox restoring order in Power RankingsThe eyes of the baseball world are back on Boston, as one of the usual beasts of the American League East is back in business. Sporting the best record in baseball, the Red Sox top this week's Power Rankings.

4/29/2013 |
Draft Watch: Bryant, Balog an interesting matchupWith the calendar about to switch to May, now is the time for Draft prospects in the Class of 2013 to make a late charge, or a fade, up and down Draft boards. Over the weekend, San Diego's Kris Bryant got the best of San Francisco's Alex Balog in a intriguing Top 100 matchup.

4/29/2013 |
Cardinals send a message to RzepczynskiThe Cardinals' decision to option left-hander Marc Rzepczynski to Triple-A on Monday wasn't so much meant as a wakeup call to a struggling bullpen, general manager John Mozeliak said, but as a challenge specifically directed at Rzepczynski.